Dr. Fred Cooper will teach a special method to transform the 5 elements into their enlightened form of the 5 female Buddhas and the five skandhas (5 psychophysical aggretates that lead to self-clinging) into the 5 male Buddhas representing the 5 types of enlightened activity. The retreat will include Calm Abiding, Insight, and Mahamudra meditation. The visualizations are preparation for experiences at the time of dying.

Fred has received the complete transmission of the Mahamudra tradition of Tibetan Buddhism according to the “Ocean of Definitive Meaning” from His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche. He received these precious teachings of the Shangpa Lineage from H.E. Kalu Rinpoche as well as detailed instructions on this practice from Lama Norlha Rinpoche and Lama Lodü Rinpoche.

Fred is a physicist on the External Faculty of the Santa Fe Institute and serves as President of KSK Buddhist Center in Santa Fe (www.nobletruth.org). To register call 505-982-4736 or e-mail Fred at cooper@santafe.edu. Suggested donation is $20.